Germany enter the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in 12 years but will hope to avoid an immediate upset against Paraguay in the round of 32.
Julian Nagelsmann’s side were stunned by South American determination in their final group outing, with Ecuador’s dramatic win in New York leaving them rocked despite still finishing Group E as winners.
Their presence in the knockouts nevertheless ends an era of failure for the German national team, who had previously failed to get out of the group since lifting the title in 2014.
Paraguay, meanwhile, eked through Group D in third place and will have to deliver an even bigger shock to the four-time champions than their continental counterparts if they are to progress.
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Germany team news
Germany will be without Nico Schlotterbeck who picked up an ankle injury against Ivory Coast and looks unlikely to feature again in the World Cup.
Elsewhere, Nathaniel Brown missed the Ecuador game with a muscle issue but could return.
Who will the winner face?
The winners of this tie will travel to Philadelphia for their last-16 fixture where they will face either France or Sweden on Saturday 4 July.
Is Germany vs Paraguay on TV?
The fixture will take place at Boston Stadium on Monday 29 June at 9.30pm BST (1.30am PT / 3.30pm CT / 4.30pm ET).
How can I watch it?
In the UK, the game will air live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. In the US, it will air live on Fox Sports.
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Their presence in the knockouts nevertheless ends an era of failure for the German national team, who had previously failed to get out of the group since lifting the title in 2014.
Paraguay, meanwhile, eked through Group D in third place and will have to deliver an even bigger shock to the four-time champions than their continental counterparts if they are to progress.
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